With three lakes circling Escondido the options for outdoor recreation are endless. Mountain bike, hike, or walk the trails of Dixon Lake and Daley Ranch. Enjoy a relaxing hike on the San Dieguito water trail surrounding Lake Hodges. Or rent a boat and go fishing on the placid surface of Lake Wohlford.

There are also two Trout Derbys at Dixon Lake, typically in April and December, visit our Events Calendar for more info.

Escondido has a wide variety of sports, indoor and outdoor activities available to you. In addition to fantastic golf courses, we have excellent venues for soccer, hockey, ice skating, footgolf, disc golf, fishing, hiking, biking, equestrian, historic parks and neighborhoods, and so much more... we even have a trapeze school! Explore this incredible list of options and Enjoy Escondido!

Our amazing year-around weather and easy access via car and transit options, makes Escondido the best place to meet up with your friends to enjoy the recreation activity you love to do! Explore.Experience.Enjoy!

Escondido is also host to a wide variety of youth and adult sports tournaments in our beautiful parks and sports venues.